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Manual J Requirements in New York

Is Manual J required in New York?

YESNew York has adopted 2020 Energy Conservation Code which requires HVAC loads be calculated per ACCA Manual J for new construction and major renovations.

Energy Code
2020 Energy Conservation Code
Climate Zones
4A, 5A, 6A
Major Cities
New York City, Buffalo, Rochester
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New York Energy Code & Manual J

Current Adopted Code

New York has adopted 2020 Energy Conservation Code as the statewide energy code for residential construction.

HVAC sizing per ACCA Manual J
Duct design per ACCA Manual D
Equipment selection per ACCA Manual S

What New York Building Departments Require

  • Manual J load calculation report
  • Equipment sizing documentation
  • Professional-quality PDF format
  • Climate zone and design temp data

New York Climate Zones & Design Temperatures

IECC Climate Zone
4A

Primary zone covering New York City and surrounding areas

IECC Climate Zone
5A

Additional zone in New York

IECC Climate Zone
6A

Additional zone in New York

Manual J Requirements by New York City

New York City
Zone 4A
Buffalo
Zone 4A
Rochester
Zone 4A
Yonkers
Zone 4A
Syracuse
Zone 4A

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Local New York Contractors

  • Turnaround: 3-7 days
  • $Typical cost: $150-400
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  • Time: 30+ minutes per calc
  • $Cost: $5-200+/month
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  • Requires manual data entry

New York Manual J FAQ

How much does a Manual J calculation cost in New York?

Local New York contractors typically charge $150-400 for Manual J calculations. AutoHVAC offers your first Manual J calculation completely FREE with permit-ready results in 60 seconds — no credit card required.

Is a Manual J calculation required in New York?

Yes. New York follows 2020 Energy Conservation Code which requires heating and cooling loads be calculated per ACCA Manual J for permits on new construction and major HVAC work.

Where can I get a Manual J calculation in New York?

You can get a free Manual J calculation for New York instantly at AutoHVAC — upload your blueprint and receive a permit-ready report in 60 seconds. Alternatively, local New York HVAC contractors charge $150-400 with 3-7 day turnaround, or you can use DIY software like Wrightsoft or CoolCalc ($5-200+/month).

What climate zone is New York in for Manual J?

New York includes IECC climate zones 4A, 5A, 6A. Zone 4A is most common, covering cities like New York City, Buffalo, Rochester. Climate zone data determines design temperatures and insulation requirements used in Manual J calculations.

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